The Boston Celtics have reportedly extended qualifying offers to two-way players Tacko Fall and Tremont Waters, according to a press release circulated by the team Thursday.
Fall — signed by Boston after going undrafted out of the University of Central Florida — and Waters, drafted with the 51st pick of the 2019 NBA draft, were both considered likely to receive the offer.
The move makes them both restricted free agents, meaning Boston will have the right to match any offer sheet they may get in free agency.
“Fall averaged 3.3 points (78.6% FG) and 2.1 rebounds in seven games with the Celtics last season,” notes the release.
“The 24-year old also averaged a double-double (12.9 ppg, 11.1 rpg) in 29 games played with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League, and was named to the 2019-20 NBA G League All-Defensive team.”
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) November 19, 2020
Waters, 22, played in seven games with the Celtics as a rookie in 2019-20, recording 3.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 10.8 minutes,” it continues.
“The Louisiana State University product thrived in his 36 games played with the Red Claws this past season, producing 18.0 points (42.9% FG, 35.4% 3-PT), 3.2 rebounds, and 7.3 assists en route to being named the NBA G League Rookie of the Year and a First Team All-NBA G League selection.”
It is not out of the question that one or both might get an offer from a competing team in need if depth and complicating the Celtics’ roster building, but it seems likely the pair will be back in green and white next season.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) November 19, 2020
The general consensus around the Celtics media sphere is that Waters may be elevated to a regular contract if space allows.
Fall, on the other hand, is seen as more likely to get another two way deal.
